Best of Mariano Rajoy Brey

Best of Mariano Rajoy Brey

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JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister and PP (Popular Party) leader Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on December 28, 2012. Rajoy warned today of a 'very tough' year ahead for the recession-struck economy but said he hoped for an improvement in the second half of 2013. AFP PHOTO/ JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister and PP (Popular Party) leader Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on December 28, 2012. Rajoy warned today of a 'very tough' year ahead for the recession-struck economy but said he hoped for an improvement in the second half of 2013. AFP PHOTO/ JAVIER SORIANO

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General Secretary of Partido Popular (PP) Maria Dolores de Cospedal, candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Vice-secretary of studies and programs of the Popular Party Andrea Levy and President of the Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) Alicia Sanchez Camacho pose for a picture in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

General Secretary of Partido Popular (PP) Maria Dolores de Cospedal, candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Vice-secretary of studies and programs of the Popular Party Andrea Levy and President of the Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) Alicia Sanchez Camacho pose for a picture in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

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General Secretary of Partido Popular (PP) Maria Dolores de Cospedal, candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Vice-secretary of studies and programs of the Popular Party Andrea Levy and President of the Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) Alicia Sanchez Camacho pose for a picture in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

General Secretary of Partido Popular (PP) Maria Dolores de Cospedal, candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Vice-secretary of studies and programs of the Popular Party Andrea Levy and President of the Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) Alicia Sanchez Camacho pose for a picture in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

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The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (L) speaks next to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (R) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (L) speaks next to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (R) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

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The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (L) speaks next to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (R) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (L) speaks next to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (R) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

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The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (R) shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

The candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol (R) shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 in support for the candidacy of Xavier Garcia Albiol in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) and Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol arrive in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 for a show of support act of Albiol's candidacy in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) and Popular Party in Catalonia (PPC) candidate for the regional election Xavier Garcia Albiol arrive in Castelldefels near Barcelona on July 29, 2015 for a show of support act of Albiol's candidacy in the next Catalan regional elections set for September. Albiol, (47) former mayor of Badalona, is considered a political 'xenophobe' and 'extremist' by the defenders of human rights and is known for his hard line attitude on immigration policy. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

SPAIN-UN-SECURITY-TERROR-CONFERENCE

JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) arrives for a family picture prior to the start of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) arrives for a family picture prior to the start of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

SPAIN-UN-SECURITY-TERROR-CONFERENCE

JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

SPAIN-UN-SECURITY-TERROR-CONFERENCE

JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

SPAIN-UN-SECURITY-TERROR-CONFERENCE

JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) ,Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) pose during the family photo ahead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

SPAIN-UN-SECURITY-TERROR-CONFERENCE

JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) gestures next to Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) during the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (C) gestures next to Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Garcia-Margallo (CL) and Spanish Minister of the Interior Jorge Fernandez Diaz (CR) during the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee held in Madrid on July 28, 2015. Security experts and ministers gather in Madrid, since yesterday, for two days of UN-sponsored talks on how to stop radicals leaving their countries to join armed jihadist groups abroad. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

King Felipe VI Of Spain Presides The Meeting Of The National Security Council

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King Felipe VI of Spain poses with the prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, the vice president, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the minister of Industry, José Manuel Soria, Minister of Finance and Public Administrations, Cristobal Montoro, Rafael Catala, Minister of Defence, Pedro Morenés, Ana Pastor and Cabinet Chief Jorge Moragas during a meeting of the National Security Council at the Zarzuela Palace on July 20, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

King Felipe VI of Spain poses with the prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, the vice president, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the minister of Industry, José Manuel Soria, Minister of Finance and Public Administrations, Cristobal Montoro, Rafael Catala, Minister of Defence, Pedro Morenés, Ana Pastor and Cabinet Chief Jorge Moragas during a meeting of the National Security Council at the Zarzuela Palace on July 20, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

King Felipe VI Of Spain Presides The Meeting Of The National Security Council

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King Felipe VI of Spain poses with the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, the vice president, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the Minister of Justice, Rafael Catala and Spanish Minister of Defence, Pedro Morenés during a meeting of the National Security Council at the Zarzuela Palace on July 20, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

King Felipe VI of Spain poses with the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, the vice president, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the Minister of Justice, Rafael Catala and Spanish Minister of Defence, Pedro Morenés during a meeting of the National Security Council at the Zarzuela Palace on July 20, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.